Crete

Our alarm went off at 3.30 am and we promptly boarded the bus at 3.45 and made our way to the airport to catch our flight to Crete.
It was a stunning morning to fly out and the sunrise was spectacular. We arrived in Crete and boarded a bus which took us to Knossos which is a Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. It is located on the outskirts of Heraklion, and remains a popular tourist destination. Knossos is considered by many to be the oldest city in Europe.

Our guide explained how it was excavated in the early 19th century and restored.

The original seat at Knossos is the alabaster throne located in the Throne Room, which is considered the oldest stone throne in Europe and dates to the Late Minoan II period. It was quite a fascinating ruin to explore.

We then explored the main town of Heraklion and found a place to have lunch overlooking the port. I received a call from my cute grandies which really made my day!

We then headed off to our next accommodation where we will stay for 3 days. It’s a lovely resort on the shore of the Mediterranean and I enjoyed a beautiful swim with the water temp about 24 deg.Read more